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The Mechanics of Biology

In class 2.797/2.798 (Molecular Cellular and Tissue Biomechanics), students investigate emerging research in biomechanics and mechanobiology, building with biology.

The Mechanics of Biology

Ping-Pong-Playing Robot

In addition to training future players, the technology could expand the capabilities of other humanoid robots, such as for search and rescue.

Ping-Pong-Playing Robot

The Class of 2025

Meet MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering students graduating with their master’s or doctoral degrees in 2025.

The Class of 2025

Restoring Art Digitally

A new method can physically restore original paintings using an AI-generated “mask," which can be removed if desired.

Restoring Art Digitally

Initiative for New Manufacturing

MIT announces its Initiative for New Manufacturing (INM), which aims to ignite job creation and reinvigorate U.S. industrial production with leading-edge technologies. President Sally Kornbluth says: “Helping America build a future of new manufacturing is a perfect job for MIT.” MechE Department Head John Hart is one of the INM's three faculty co-directors.

Initiative for New Manufacturing

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